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Raj Shekhar
Indian lyricist
Indian lyricist
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Raj Shekhar |
| occupation | Lyricist |
| yearsactive | 2009–present |
Raj Shekhar is an Indian lyricist who works in Hindi films. He made his debut as a lyricist with the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. He went on to write the lyrics for other notable films including Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tumbbad, Veere Di Wedding, Hichki and Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Career
He started his career as an assistant director to Aanand L. Rai. He made his debut as a lyricist for the film Tanu Weds Manu, directed by Rai starring R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut. He assisted Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Sujoy Ghosh in Home Delivery.
Filmography
As lyricist
| Year | Film | Title | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Tanu Weds Manu | Mannu Bhaiya | Krsna Solo | |
| Jugni | ||||
| Yun Hi | ||||
| Piya | ||||
| Rangrez | ||||
| Rangrez (Wadali Bros) | ||||
| 2013 | Issaq | Enne Unne | Sachin-Jigar | |
| 2015 | Tanu Weds Manu Returns | Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar | Krnsa Solo | |
| Move On | ||||
| Old School Girl | ||||
| O Saathi Mere | ||||
| Mat Ja Re | ||||
| Ghani Bawari | ||||
| 2016 | Cute Kameena | Single Chal Reya Hun | ||
| Yeh Sheher Mehboob Hai Ji | ||||
| Da Di Dada | ||||
| Shaam Hote Hi | ||||
| Rafa Dafa | ||||
| 2017 | Friendship Unlimited | Tere Bin O Yara | Vishal Mishra | Marathi film |
| Qarib Qarib Singlle | Khatam Kahani | |||
| Jaane De | ||||
| 2018 | Veere Di Wedding | Suicide Kargi Re | Shashwat Sachdev | |
| Tumbbad | Tumbbad Anthem | Ajay-Atul | ||
| Hichki | Madamji Go Easy | Jasleen Royal | ||
| Khol De Par | ||||
| Meri Nimmo | Bulbula | Krsna Solo | ||
| Tumse Hi | Mangesh Dhadke | |||
| Ye Bhi Beet Jayega | Krsna Solo | |||
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Beh Chala | Shashwat Sachdev | |
| Jabariya Jodi | Ki Honda Pyaar (Male version) | Vishal Mishra | ||
| Ki Honda Pyaar (Female version) | ||||
| Macchardani | ||||
| Saand Ki Aankh | Udta Teetar | |||
| Womaniya | ||||
| Aasmaa | ||||
| Baby Gold | ||||
| Jhunna Jhunna | ||||
| Womaniya (Raw version) | ||||
| Aasmaa (Film version) | ||||
| Aasmaa | ||||
| 2020 | Bamfaad | Bamfaad (Title Track) | ||
| Ishq Ka Itar | ||||
| Munasib | ||||
| Yaar Mera Ho Mere Rubaru | ||||
| Khaali Peeli | Duniya Sharma Jaayegi | Vishal–Shekhar | Co-written with Kumaar | |
| Shana Dil | ||||
| Mismatched | Aise Kyun | Anurag Saikia | ||
| Raat Akeli Hai | Aadhe Aadhe Se | Sneha Khanwalkar | ||
| Meenakshi Sundareshwar | Mann Kesar Kesar | Justin Prabhakaran | ||
| Titar Bitar | ||||
| Vaada Machaney | ||||
| Tu Yahin Hai | ||||
| Ratti Ratti Reza Reza | ||||
| 2021 | Kathmandu Connection | Syahi Syahi | Sneha Khanwalkar | Web series |
| 2022 | Ittu Si Baat | Gulaabi | Vishal Mishra | |
| Sun Bhi Le | ||||
| Dar Badar | ||||
| Middle Class | ||||
| 17 Lakh Da Gajra | ||||
| Doctor G | O Sweety Sweety | Amit Trivedi | ||
| Mismatched Season 2 | Aise Kyun (Gazal Version) | Anurag Saikia, Raj Shekhar | ||
| Good Luck Jerry | Mor Mor | Parag Chhabra | ||
| Paracetamol | ||||
| Jogan | ||||
| Jhand Ba (Sad) | ||||
| Jhand Ba | ||||
| Cutie Cutie | ||||
| Nazar Andaaz | Sukoon (Male version) | Vishal Mishra | ||
| Sukoon (Female version) | ||||
| Lootre Aagye | ||||
| Andekhe Rang | ||||
| Aadhi Kahaani | ||||
| Jadoo | ||||
| Rocketry : The Nambi Effect | Behne Do | Sam C. S. | ||
| 2023 | Animal | Papa Meri Jaan (Childs's version) | Harshvardhan Rameshwar | |
| Papa Meri Jaan | ||||
| Pehle Bhi Main | Vishal Mishra | |||
| Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum | Thinkal Poovin | Justin Prabhakaran | ||
| Chalte Raho | ||||
| Akelli | Umeedon Ki Titliyaan | Hitesh Sonik | ||
| 2024 | Bhakshak | Ganga | Anurag Saikia, Anuj Garg | |
| Shaamil Hain | ||||
| Crew | Kiddan Zalima | Vishal Mishra | ||
| Savi | Humdum | Vishal Mishra | ||
| Mismatched 3 | Ishq Hai | Anurag Saikia, Raj Shekhar | ||
| Sab Thik Hai | ||||
| Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba | Haste Haste | Sachet-Parampara | ||
| 2025 | Deva | Bhasad Macha | Vishal Mishra | |
| Bas Tera Pyaar Hai | ||||
| Bas Tera Pyaar Hai (Palak Version) | ||||
| Saiyaara | "Tum Ho Toh" | |||
| Hridayapoorvam | "Tuk Tuk Tuk Tu" | Justin Prabhakaran | Malayalam film |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Song | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sheher | Anurag Saikia, Raj Shekhar |
| 2022 | Boli Tujhse | Amit Trivedi |
| ''Hairaan" | Javed Ali | |
| 2023 | ''Baarish Hai Janam" | Payal Dev |
References
References
- (29 April 2018). "Lyricist Raj Shekhar: I collect all my material for a song from my life". [[The Indian Express]].
- [http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/lyricist/Rajshekhar.html Raaga – Hindi – Lyricist – Rajshekhar]
- Naman Ramachandran. (Feb 27, 2025). "India's Music Composers, Screenwriters Associations Ink Historic Fair Credit Deal; Vishal Bhardwaj Hails 'Collaborative Future' (EXCLUSIVE)".
- Tina Das. (15 March 2025). "Ishq Hai is India's top bridal entry song. Lyricist Raj Shekhar gave it soul".
- (February 16, 2025). "'Animal', 'Mismatched' Lyricist Raj Shekhar Says He Hasn't Been Credited For nearly 30 Songs: 'Sometimes You Get Tunes On WhatsApp'".
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